5148 Viola Street, Philadelphia
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Quick answers
- Does 5148 Viola Street have open permits or code violations?
- Philadelphia Department of Licenses and Inspections lists 8 permits, 1 not closed, and 36 violations, 5 open.
- What is the 2026 conforming loan limit in Philadelphia County?
- $832,750 for a single-unit home, per FHFA. Larger loans are jumbo loans.
- Is radon a problem here?
- EPA radon zone 1, the highest potential. Test for radon before you buy.
- What natural disasters is 5148 Viola Street at risk for?
- FEMA's National Risk Index rates the area relatively high overall, with elevated inland flooding and heat wave risk.
Permits and code violations
1 permit not closed out. Unfinished permits pass to the next owner. 5 open violations.
- General permit minor Aug 2026Issued
For minor construction work at the subject property in accordance with all applicable provisions of the philadelphia code, all references codes and standards, and the attached ez standard, where included. deviation from this standard shall result in permit revocation. a separate permit from the philadelphia department of streets is required for any sidewalk and street closures. all means of pedestrian protection required at the site in accordance with the philadelphia building code chapter 33 shall be in place prior to start of work.
- Electrical permit Dec 2025Completed
Amend 12-08-2025 install a 200 - amp service, receptacles and switches and replace receptacles and switches. fishing wires through walls only as per 2017 nec. install a !00 - amp service, receptacles and switches and replace receptacles and switches. fishing wires through walls only as per 2017 nec.
- Mechanical / fuel gas permit Nov 2025Completed
Ez permit ductwork & warm-air appliances - for the installation of new ductwork, registers/grilles/diffusers, and warm-air appliances as per attached standards. deviations from these standards require submission of construction and site plans. replace the existing furnace only, in like and kind, no new ductwork.
- Plumbing permit Mar 2023Completed
Installing 40 gal gas water heater
- Demolition permit May 2017Completed
For the complete demo of a vacant sfd as part of the city of philadelphia dept. of licenses & inspections demolition program.
- Plumbing permit Feb 2010Completed
Curb trap
- Electrical permit Nov 2009Completed
100 amp service, smoke detectors, arc fault, gfi device fixture, as per 2005 nec (west dist)
- Plumbing permit Jul 2009Completed
Ezplum
Philadelphia Department of Licenses and Inspections
Safety and environment
FEMA natural hazard risk
Relatively High
Highest for this area: inland flooding, heat wave, cold wave. These drive insurance cost here.
FEMA National Risk Index, census tract
Leaking fuel tanks
11 within 1,650 ft
Nearest: Fairmont Park Site 140, 5200 Parkside Ave (450 ft), open. 5 still open. Ask whether groundwater or soil vapor testing was done.
EPA UST Finder, leaking underground storage tank releases
Brownfield site
1,750 ft
4913 38 Parkside Avenue and 4 more within half a mile. Former industrial land in EPA's cleanup and reuse program.
EPA ACRES Brownfields
Toxic release facility
2,250 ft
Silvi Concrete Of Philadelphia. Reports chemical releases to air, water or land to EPA each year.
EPA Toxics Release Inventory
High-voltage line
1,150 ft
230 kV line run by PECO ENERGY CO.
HIFLD transmission lines
Radon potential
High
Average indoor levels here can exceed 4 pCi/L, EPA's action level. A $15 test kit settles it before you buy.
EPA and USGS Geologic Radon Potential Map
Nearest public schools
600 ft
KIPP DuBois CS (600 ft), KIPP West Philadelphia CS (600 ft), Heston Edward Sch (2,000 ft). Confirm the assigned school with the district.
U.S. Department of Education, NCES
Major airport
7.5 mi
Philadelphia International (PHL). Aircraft may be audible under approach paths.
FAA large-hub airports
Conforming loan limit 2026
$832,750
Philadelphia County. Mortgages up to this amount qualify for Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac pricing. Above it, the loan is a jumbo with stricter terms.
FHFA Conforming Loan Limit Values, one-unit
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